Great Dane · 10 hours ago
Supply Chain Manager
Kewanee, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGreat Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for ensuring production schedule integrity, implementing Lean Manufacturing strategies, and managing inventory levels to improve operational efficiency.
LogisticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Achieve operational efficiency through the management of all planning, inbound logistics receiving warehousing, and material movement
Develop and maintain processes that expose defects or process gaps within or that affect Supply Chain activities. Drive improvement activities to eliminate all areas of waste based upon data and information collected. Work with functional areas to explain the impact their process deficiencies have upon the Supply Chain and monitor the functional areas’ progress in resolving the deficiency
Design and manage the plant processes required to effectively and efficiently flow material from receipt to the point of use. This requires a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) which includes but is not limited to receiving and incoming inspection practices, line support and replenishment of components, warehousing and picking of material, optimization of inventory, kitting, movement of material to outside processing suppliers, etc. warehousing and planning/control of inventory, controlling inventory costs and ensuring proper line storage locations and replenishment techniques
Design and manage the plant cycle count process to ensure that the integrity of the inventory system is maintained and provides inventory accuracy in excess of 95%
Execute and maintain established corporate processes that ensure the timely procurement of MRO items required for production needs in collaboration with the corporate buying team
Work closely with Corporate Category Managers to ensure adequate source of supply. Work closely with Category Managers and Corporate Director of Quality in the active monitoring of supplier performance
Provide proper training for employees so as to follow OSHA rules and GD Safety policies for working at GD, especially in the use of material handling equipment and the handling of hazardous materials
Maintain excellent housekeeping and organization in all areas that are “owned” by the Supply Chain group both inside and outside the plant
Ensure that a process is in place to monitor the effective and efficient use of material handling equipment. Work with the plant ME Manager to ensure that proper material handling equipment is planned for, and capital spending is appropriated. Work with plant Facility Manager to ensure that a proper preventative maintenance program is in place and followed for all material handling equipment. Oversee equipment availability and maintenance
Develop and maintain an effective process for the scheduling of the plant’s fabrication and subassembly departments. Work with the Operations Manager in monitoring on-time performance of fab operations, including the proper reporting of work order completions and investigation of any work order variances. Provide rough-cut capacity planning to minimize and eliminate any capacity constraints. Fab Planning – ensure work orders are generated and issued to fab shop in a timely manner to meet production schedule. Monitor fab shop performance and any work order variances.)
Implement and support LEAN management philosophies as they relate to Supply Chain Management
Utilize ERP Systems to drive improvement throughout the plant
Coordinate annual Physical Inventory
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience: 8-10 years of progressive levels of responsibility within Supply Chain Management and/or Manufacturing
Skills: Organized, attentive to detail and record keeping skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Problem solving skills
Demonstrable leadership capabilities
Certified practitioner in either ISM (CPSM) or APICS (CPIM or CSCP)
Experience working in a heavy industrial environment that used Lean Manufacturing concepts in daily continuous improvement activities
Experienced in multi-plant ERP environment, preferably JDE
Travel: As needed
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation
And more!
Company
Great Dane
Great Dane is an Transportation/Trucking/Railroad company.
5001-10000 employees
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